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The US Senate has approved a bill on Lend-Lease for arms supplies to Ukraine
The Senate on Wednesday unanimously passed an important bill that alleviates bureaucratic hurdles associated with loaning U.S. military equipment to Ukraine. Source: Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer The senators quickly supported the proposal, known as a Land-Lease. The Ukrainian military proved it could fend off Russian troops who have been...
Food prices, due to the Russia’s war against Ukraine, are rising at a record level worldwide – FAO
World food prices have been rising historically due to the war in Ukraine. Source: The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) “For the past 32 years, world food prices have not been as high as in March, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. The war in Ukraine is one of the main...
Western countries expelled 445 Russian diplomats because of Putin’s war – Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs
A total of 445 diplomats and employees of Russian diplomatic institutions have been expelled by Western countries since Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine. Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine 28 countries have announced the expulsion of diplomats, not counting the European Union as a bloc and the United Nations. Most ...
The President of the European Commission and the Prime Minister of Slovakia visited Ukraine
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, EU High Representative Josep Borrel, and Slovak Prime Minister Eduard Heger visited Bucha, where hundreds of civilians were killed. Source: Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal “We visited Bucha. I showed the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, the High...
46 UNESCO member states refused to participate in the 45th session of the World Heritage Committee while it is chaired by Russia
The Ministry of Culture and Information Policy of Ukraine states that 46 UNESCO member states have refused to participate in the 45th session of the World Heritage Committee, as long as it is chaired by the Russian Federation. Source: Minister of Culture and Information Policy of Ukraine Oleksandr Tkachenko “A civilized world that...
Russian occupiers hit the railway station in the east of Ukraine, where civilians were waiting for evacuation: photo and video 18+
The Russian occupiers hit the Kramatorsk railway station by “Tocka-U” missile. Thousands of peaceful Ukrainians were waiting here for the evacuation train. Source: Mayor of Kramatorsk Oleksandr Honcharenko “According to preliminary data, 45 adults and 5 children died. About 100 people were injured. Many people have torn limbs...
Russia has been suspended from the UN Human Rights Council
The UN General Assembly has suspended Russia’s membership in the Human Rights Council. Source: Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba “War criminals have no place in UN bodies aimed at protecting human rights,” he said. The General Assembly resolution was supported by 93 countries, 24 opposed and 58 abstained....
The full embargo on Russian coal was postponed until mid-August because of Germany’s decision
The full embargo on Russian coal was postponed until mid-August because of Germany. Germany once again demonstrates that its economic interests have more value than the lives of Ukrainians defending Europe from fascism. The European Union will postpone a full embargo on Russian coal until mid-August due to German pressure. The gradual cessation...
Russia has focused on preparing offensive operations in eastern Ukraine – British Intelligence
Preparation of offensive operations in eastern Ukraine is the main focus of Russian troops today. Source: British Defense Intelligence “Russian artillery and aid strikes continue along the control line in Donbas. Russian strikes against infrastructure targets within the Ukrainian interior are likely intended to degrade the ability of the...
Biden: sanctions will nullify all the Russian achievements in 15 years
US President Joe Biden is convinced that the sanctions imposed by Western countries on Russia will destroy the economy of the aggressor country and cut it off from technology. Source: The President of the USA Joe Biden “In just this one year, our sanctions will negate everything that the Russian economy has been able to add over the past 15...